Ryan Schrade
Casco,MI
Summary
Engineering Inspector talented at communicating with technical colleagues and non-technical customers alike. Deftly translates complex engineering ideas into laymen's terms and vice versa. Contributes to projects by providing streamlined, clear communication channels for all stakeholders. Able to run multiple crews and job sites, while being able to write reports, document progress, pay contractors, communicate with engineers, superintendents, and foreman's.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Aide 2 (Inspector)
Macomb County Department Of Roads
2020.11 - Current
- Used various tangible and verbal techniques to solve problems with equipment or dispel disagreements between associates.
- Established labor and method standards for processes on Roads.
- Worked to minimize and maintain engineering costs.
- Followed proper documentation and standard engineering processes.
- Communicated operational activities, priorities and problems with management engineers and supervisors.
- Oversaw project schedule and determined critical deadlines and task assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Assisted with Federal funded and County funded engineering projects.
- Analyzed lab results against field standards to inform project decisions.
- Gathered relevant data from various sources and developed comprehensive reports for leadership review.
- Managed ongoing maintenance and storage of test equipment.
- Completed mathematical calculations to properly assess research and testing results.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Managed construction contracts for capital projects to outline objectives, stakeholder responsibilities and modification procedures.
- Prepared and presented project cost estimates, determined project feasibility based on data analysis and recommended improvements.
- Attended industry training, association meetings and topical seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Planned, directed and participated in surveying activities and researching title reports and deeds in preparation of survey instructions.
- Provided technical and professional engineering support services in design, construction and traffic engineering.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
- Inspected installation of precast structures, underground services, concrete and earthworks.
- Assessed construction and demolition operations for compliance with safety rules and environmental regulations.
- Served as primary point of contact for commercial clients, organizing and coordinating vendor and legal activities.
- Integrated known material stress factors into construction planning to support safe and lasting Roads.
Supervisor of Operations
Olejnik Farms
2014.01 - Current
- Planting, cleaning, watering, and general care for sustaining life for over 100 different kinds of plants and flowers.
- Greenhouse, Farm, and Machinery Maintenance
- Operating large and small machinery such as, tractors, plows, disks, and other farm equipment.
- Associated with clients from various other companies, Associated with customers, and Planning for future endeavors.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Laborer
Roncelli, Inc
2017.07 - 2018.01
- Construction and concrete work.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris, setting up materials and tools, and setting up concrete forms.
- Worked with various kinds of trades such as, carpenters, Finishers, Operators, Iron workers, Electricians, and Plumbers.
- Learned ideal skills relating to any kind of manual laborer and technical operations.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
- Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
Education
Associate of General Studies -
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI10.2022
High School Diploma -
Richmond Community Schools
Richmond, MI05.2017
Skills
- Cost-Effective Solutions
- System Troubleshooting
- Mathematical Calculations
- Safety Engineering
- Technical Documentation and Reporting
- Creative Thinking
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Willingness to Learn
- Engineering Documentation
- Engineering Specifications
Accomplishments
- Supervised numerous contractors and staff members.
- Collaborated with team of Engineers and contractors in the development of Federal and county funded Roads.
Certification
- MCA Advanced Concrete Technician Level 2
- ACI/MCA Concrete Technician Level 1
- Aggregate Technician level 1
- Density Technician level 1
- Storm water and erosion certification
- Hazmat certification
Additional Information
- Supervised numerous contractors and staff members.
- Collaborated with team of Engineers and contractors in the development of Federal and county funded Roads.
Timeline
Engineering Aide 2 (Inspector)
Macomb County Department Of Roads
2020.11 - Current
Laborer
Roncelli, Inc
2017.07 - 2018.01
Supervisor of Operations
Olejnik Farms
2014.01 - Current
Associate of General Studies -
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Richmond Community Schools
- MCA Advanced Concrete Technician Level 2
- ACI/MCA Concrete Technician Level 1
- Aggregate Technician level 1
- Density Technician level 1
- Storm water and erosion certification
- Hazmat certification
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